FAQ: Apple iOS or Android Apps to use at Dragon*Con

I don't have an android device, so I will have to let others post that here, but here are a few tips and tricks to try to get the most out of your iPhone/ iPad at Dragon*Con.

(1 ) Should your iPhone/ iPad get lost, put information on it in a way that an honest person could get it back to you. This could be a sticker, or for me, I take a picture of "if found, please call XXX-XXX-XXXX and say you found Trathor's phone" where XXX-XXX-XXXX is the number of a buddy who I plan to be around most of the con. Then I make this the screen you see when you press the 'home button' (without having to log in). Not saying a lost phone will make it back to you, but at least gives a chance to get it back.

(3 ) Install 'Find my iPhone' (Free):http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/find-my-iphone/id376101648?mt=8If you loose your iPhone, you can ask anyone else to install this app (or maybe they have it installed already), and you can log into the app on their phone with your information - it will tell you where your phone is, let you send alerts/ sounds (in case you lost it under your bed/ etc), and even remote wipe.

(4 ) Install Find my Friends:http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/find-my-friends/id466122094?mt=8You can set up temporary (or permanent) rights for friends to see where you are on a map. Trying to meet up and not sure where in the heck anyone is? Perfect App for that. Remember you can set it to expire anytime, and you can disable visibility of where you are with the touch of a button.

(5 ) Install Phream:http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/phream/id528465531?mt=8Want to take pictures at Dragon*Con, but only want to share them with a limited group of friends (and not everyone you know on Facebook, including your parents)? Phream lets you join and share pictures to specific groups, and even let's you retract pictures the next morning when you realize you have shared more than you intended.

I use QuicPic to view pictures since I can't stand the Android Gallery App. I scan in my autographed pictures before hand so I know which poses/signatures I already have.

I also use QuickOffice to read the text file I keep my DVD/Blu-Ray collection on, so I don't end up buying duplicates. I'm sure there are specific apps for that, but a text file works fine for me, though I can easily maintain it on my PC/anywhere.

I also frequently use RealCalc and ConvertPad for a calculator and unit conversion. And before the DC app came out, I used Adobe Reader to view the PDF of the Program Book/Schedule.

Since I haven't jumped to the whole ebook bandwagon yet, I pass the time waiting in lines by reading fan fiction using the Android Browser, or QuickOffice if I've already downloaded the story as a text file.

And in general, I can't stand Android music player, so I use MixZing since I prefer to play by specific folders as opposed to Artists or Playlists.

I'm also starting to rely upon Gas Buddy to find cheap gas near me, though I don't go to far out of my way to save 1 or 2 pennies. It's mainly to find the cheaper Mapco or Raceway instead of the more expensive Shell or BP.

I'm also starting to rely upon Gas Buddy to find cheap gas near me, though I don't go to far out of my way to save 1 or 2 pennies. It's mainly to find the cheaper Mapco or Raceway instead of the more expensive Shell or BP.

...agreed! Gas buddy is awesome! Looking forward to trying out the official Dragon Con app too this year! Definitely wasn't available last time I attended DC (2006) lol! So, anyone have more Android-friendly apps to recommend?